Therapeutic Foster Care Series

The Therapeutic Foster Care series includes 4 online sessions looking at the core concepts of therapeutic foster care that are practically focused and interactive.

Therapeutic care is a specific way of providing out of home care that is grounded in intentional healing using the essence and strength of authentic and responsive relationships.

The series is designed for Therapeutic Foster Carers and open to All Foster Carers. Foster carers can register for one or more of the four online sessions.

Session 1: Trauma informed practice in practice

Date: Tuesday 13 October

Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm (3 hours)

This session reviews core elements of trauma informed practice but then goes into what this really means for providing trauma informed care in the everyday.

By participating in this session, it is expected that carers will:

· Review their current understanding of trauma and its possible impacts on children and young people, grounded in an understanding of the brain and body connection

· Reinforce current supportive strategies and explore new and practical care strategies for best meeting the needs of children and young people

· Identify and find ways to address the challenges of caring for children and young people who have experienced trauma

Marina Dickson has significant experience in developmental trauma and working collaboratively with those who care for and support children and young people.  She works hard to ensure her training programs are both practically focused and include a bit of fun. Marina holds a Bachelor of Social Work and a Graduate Diploma in Vocational Education and Training, as well as an MBA.  She has also completed a Certificate qualification in Bereavement Counselling.

The series is designed for Therapeutic Foster Carers and open to All Foster Carers.